Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.